green thumb

noun

: an unusual ability to make plants grow
green-thumbed adjective

Examples of green thumb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For your green thumb, find tips for saving money on houseplants and how to keep your plants alive longer. Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024 Via Citrus Meyer Lemon Tree Buy on Amazon Buy on Etsy Buy on Uncommon Goods A tabletop citrus tree that can live indoors or outside in most Southern climates is an original gift for any dad who has a green thumb or enjoys fresh citrus. Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024 Area garden clubs foster the joy of gardening through their interactions with the community, offering advice and guidance for both novices and those who already have a green thumb. Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024 This is bad news for green thumbs who may have already started planting gardens, as there is a significant frost and freeze risk across all of Central Indiana. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2024 But even for those lacking a green thumb, spending a languid afternoon in these beautifully biodiverse spaces offers an invigorating way to experience nature throughout the changing seasons. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024 The property also has more than 1,000 acres of arable land, perfect for anyone interested in exercising their green thumb, along with multiple farm structures and seven residential cottages. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 While the weather is warm and your green thumb may be aching, don't start your work on your 2024 garden just yet. The Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2024 Now the question is, will those wannabe green thumbs stick with the habit. Mae Anderson, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'green thumb.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of green thumb was in 1937

Dictionary Entries Near green thumb

Cite this Entry

“Green thumb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20thumb. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

green thumb

noun
: an unusual ability to make plants grow
green-thumbed
ˈgrēn-ˈthəmd
adjective
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!